Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

GORE LANE, SG11 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORE LANE, SG11 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

408

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG11 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG11 1BU combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG11 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Gore Lane, 0.2km from Barwick in East Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Thundridge & Standon ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG11, SG11 1BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG11 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00119397 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG11 1BU. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,150,000

Terraced

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SG11 1BU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ware5.9 km
  • St Margarets (Herts)7.7 km
  • Hertford East8.3 km